tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post5444014986255846193..comments2016-12-09T13:32:33.433-05:00Comments on The TSA Blog: Black Diamond UpdateJennifer Plozainoreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-33781499015840329352011-03-06T04:07:17.543-05:002011-03-06T04:07:17.543-05:00I&#39;m a little confused. I fly in and out of Po...I&#39;m a little confused. I fly in and out of Portland and Denver on a weekly basis and have never noticed these Black Diamond lanes.Douglas Wendtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-58475571710111046882010-09-23T01:59:50.762-04:002010-09-23T01:59:50.762-04:00I think they have now introduced this system into ...I think they have now introduced this system into airports in <a rel="nofollow">Australia</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-59888460839087501122010-07-12T11:57:02.817-04:002010-07-12T11:57:02.817-04:00I think the diamond lane is a great idea. I trave...I think the diamond lane is a great idea. I travel alot and always seem to stand in the security line for a long long time.Alex Goldhttp://clean-green-earth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-64589698984884034812010-07-07T08:55:32.057-04:002010-07-07T08:55:32.057-04:00The TSA webpage which lists and shows on a map the...The TSA webpage which lists and shows on a map the airports which have Black Diamond does not contain information on where to find the Black Diamond lanes at the terminals. When I have e-mailed TSA to inquire, for example, where Newark&#39;s terminal A Black Diamond lanes are, I received an e-mail response that my e-mail was &quot;misdirected&quot; to the TSA and I should call the Port AuthorityDavidhttp://ny@mindspring.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-120117852575552432010-01-19T03:50:55.738-05:002010-01-19T03:50:55.738-05:00Pretty cool blog you&#39;ve got here. Thanks for i...Pretty cool blog you&#39;ve got here. Thanks for it. I like such topics and anything connected to them. I would like to read more soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-60099504715703861322009-12-30T22:21:04.496-05:002009-12-30T22:21:04.496-05:00Thanks TSA for the Diamond Self-Select Lanes and m...Thanks TSA for the Diamond Self-Select Lanes and making travel easier. It is nice that you&#39;ve been recognized for your efforts. Congrats.Emergency dentalhttp://www.bcdentalcare.ca/EmergencyServices/tabid/473/Default.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-40058728369015840602008-10-16T17:14:00.000-04:002008-10-16T17:14:00.000-04:00This website advertises that there is a Black Diam...This website advertises that there is a Black Diamond lane in Omaha yet I travel frequently and have never seen one and I just called Airport Operations at Eppley and they had never heard of it. What's up with that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-23590369839049598892008-10-14T17:31:00.000-04:002008-10-14T17:31:00.000-04:00On a ski-slope, there is a CONSEQUENCE of choosing...On a ski-slope, there is a CONSEQUENCE of choosing the Black Diamond lane if you're inexperienced - you'll get HURT! If you're inexperienced and choose the Black Diamond lane at an airport, there's a BENEFIT, because it should be the quickest. So the incentives are different and don't apply equally to this situation, thus creating this unwelcome behavior. To solve this, there are three ways I canNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14667288519092537339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-11198475639865150722008-10-13T09:00:00.000-04:002008-10-13T09:00:00.000-04:00I love the idea of the black diamond lanes, but I ...I love the idea of the black diamond lanes, but I hate the self select. As someone based out of Denver, I have noticed that the families and inexperienced travels seem to flock towards the Black Diamond lanes because they believe they are experts. This created many more delays than before.<BR/><BR/>The A Terminal in LGA has placed security people out front and tell them which lanes to go to, I Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-74093168981073148872008-10-11T17:58:00.000-04:002008-10-11T17:58:00.000-04:00I'm sorry but in reading this blog it seems more l...I'm sorry but in reading this blog it seems more like a TSA bashing than something to help TSA improve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-10469456798213239942008-10-09T13:19:00.000-04:002008-10-09T13:19:00.000-04:00Well the black diamond lanes would be great... if ...Well the black diamond lanes would be great... if you could be bothered to patrol them and monitor who actually enters the lane...Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12391117673920226728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-64528908140757315902008-10-06T13:24:00.000-04:002008-10-06T13:24:00.000-04:00Bob, how about a comparison of TSA vs other countr...Bob, how about a comparison of TSA vs other countries training programs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-64653964670946680142008-10-06T13:23:00.000-04:002008-10-06T13:23:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... This is TSO MAYA Hi BOB TSA mode...Anonymous said... <BR/>This is TSO MAYA <BR/><BR/>Hi BOB TSA moderator<BR/><BR/>Please stop telling these people how much training we have and how we are trained, isn't that SSI? <BR/>It takes us year to be perfect for this job. Beside we work in teams, TSO who is not sure if they see something on the x-ray image often consult with other TSO's or lane leads. Our training never stops; as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-35689524417738406482008-10-06T13:22:00.000-04:002008-10-06T13:22:00.000-04:00These bloggers don't have time to search internet ...<I>These bloggers don't have time to search internet or libraries to educate them self about terrorist and threats made to our country, but have time to humiliate and put down everything we do, such as keep thousands of people safe. </I><BR/><BR/>The terrorists want us dead. They have said so many, many times. That isn't rocket science. Maya, I may not have anything against you personally, butAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-53341847498703649102008-10-06T12:35:00.000-04:002008-10-06T12:35:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... This is TSO MAYA Hi BOB TSA mode...<I>Anonymous said... This is TSO MAYA Hi BOB TSA moderator: Please stop telling these people how much training we have and how we are trained, isn't that SSI? <BR/>It takes us year to be perfect for this job. Beside we work in teams, TSO who is not sure if they see something on the x-ray image often consult with other TSO's or lane leads. Our training never stops; as terrorists come up with new Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307768785376946118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-87551898743330839902008-10-04T20:55:00.000-04:002008-10-04T20:55:00.000-04:00This is TSO MAYA Hi BOB TSA moderatorPlease stop t...This is TSO MAYA <BR/><BR/>Hi BOB TSA moderator<BR/><BR/>Please stop telling these people how much training we have and how we are trained, isn't that SSI? <BR/>It takes us year to be perfect for this job. Beside we work in teams, TSO who is not sure if they see something on the x-ray image often consult with other TSO's or lane leads. Our training never stops; as terrorists come up with new Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-29932937331060079842008-10-04T20:25:00.000-04:002008-10-04T20:25:00.000-04:00hobby lines are all wrong i go down the black doam...hobby lines are all wrong i go down the black doamond to have a family cut over to the line the a lot of the time i fly they are not using it....... waste for my timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-84975030180703730782008-10-04T10:31:00.000-04:002008-10-04T10:31:00.000-04:00I&#39;ve just had my first experience on the TSA&#...I&#39;ve just had my first experience on the TSA&#39;s &#39;slopes&#39; on 10/3/08 @ BNA &amp; it was as inane as I&#39;d expected. <BR/><BR/>For those who have yet to travel thru BNA, there are the 3 Diamond lanes as one enters security, however, they feed to only 2 TSA ID checkers-choke point#1. The Black Diamond lane continues to it&#39;s own WTMD lane (yes, only 1-chokepoint #2) while the txrusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-5229774009562435372008-10-02T20:42:00.000-04:002008-10-02T20:42:00.000-04:00Once a trainee has passed their X-ray test, then t...Once a trainee has passed their X-ray test, then they are free to operate the machine on their own. (Also, TSOs are certified annually on the X-rays)<BR/><BR/>Bob<BR/>EoS Blog Team<BR/><BR/>,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,<BR/>Bob, how about a comparison of US TSA training vs some other countries. Such as; Israel, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China and maybe France.<BR/><BR/>Your boss has stated Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-23136485476731322162008-10-02T11:50:00.000-04:002008-10-02T11:50:00.000-04:00I don't even know what to say. Do you seriously me...I don't even know what to say. Do you seriously mean to tell me that you put in "Black diamond" lanes... essentially marking the lanes to the security checkpoints like Ski slopes, so travelers may select based on their own experience with flying?<BR/><BR/>So... really? Seriously? This was done... and there are people who don't look at that and seriously begin to question if this whole sick Stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07725726689244201897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-7778851920794729432008-10-02T05:50:00.000-04:002008-10-02T05:50:00.000-04:00The Black Diamond Self Select Lanes is a great IDE...The Black Diamond Self Select Lanes is a great IDEA. But in reality, it has NOT worked so far. <BR/><BR/>Last Sunday I went through San Diego airport for a flight on JetBlue. Here's all the problems that occurred with this self-select program that could easily be improved:<BR/><BR/>1. There were TWO NON-SELF SELECT LANES leading up to security guards who check names on IDs with names on boarding Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14667288519092537339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-7568718503707904222008-10-01T20:11:00.000-04:002008-10-01T20:11:00.000-04:00Bob said....All new TSOs have to undergo one week ...Bob said....All new TSOs have to undergo one week of classroom training which among many other things includes training on an X-ray simulator. <BR/>.......................<BR/>Sorry, but that is one weak training program.<BR/>1 week of classroom, and then a couple of weeks on the line to OJT on the different stations.<BR/><BR/>Your post highlights exactly what is wrong at TSA.<BR/><BR/>Your goingRBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02613254389505887514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-32744512256233208802008-10-01T16:46:00.000-04:002008-10-01T16:46:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... Wouldn't a trainee have an instr...<I>Anonymous said... Wouldn't a trainee have an instructor at hand making sure the trainee was seeing everything of concern? Or does TSA just turn newguys loose on their first day on the line? October 1, 2008 4:20 PM</I><BR/><BR/>All new TSOs have to undergo one week of classroom training which among many other things includes training on an X-ray simulator. <BR/><BR/>All TSOs must pass a Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307768785376946118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-22433887926092795622008-10-01T16:37:00.000-04:002008-10-01T16:37:00.000-04:00Anonymous @ "A few extra minutes wait, and you'd t...Anonymous @ "A few extra minutes wait, and you'd think we're talking about the Bataan Death March here."<BR/><BR/>OK, let's see: 5 minutes * 2,000,000 passengers per day / 60 minutes per hour / 24 hours per day / 365 days per year = 19 years. Wasting 5 minutes of time on TSA shoe-sniffing procedures costs society about 20 years worth of life every day. <BR/><BR/>Marching 2,000,000 passengers Your time is worth dirtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2336044328955501444.post-80181950750773997132008-10-01T16:20:00.000-04:002008-10-01T16:20:00.000-04:00Uhhh, NO and NO.First, if TSA trained X-ray operat...Uhhh, NO and NO.<BR/><BR/>First, if TSA trained X-ray operators only when there were no passengers coming through, there wouldn't be many bags for them to be trained on, would there?<BR/><BR/>On the second point, sure, let's put up a "Student Operator" sign on that lane so the bad guys can have an easier time watching to find out who's new and still learning their skills. I don't think I need to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com